Social withdrawn Alexandria Pierce makes a deal with her best friend Madison that is meant to make senior year a better one. She reluctantly agrees to get a date with the boy who destroyed her car mirror, Landon Singleton. She can't contend for too...
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Social media can really deter your mental health... I am learning this the hard way as I can hardly get out of bed. I even called off work yesterday and I've never called off willingly. I sigh as I look at my bedroom walls. My parents were going to yet another corporate party for New Year's Eve. It was my mother's turn tonight and then tomorrow it's my father's turn. I planned on doing what I've always done for New Year's Eve and that's lay in bed, only this time alone instead of with Madison.
My phone has been turned off and I have officially detached myself from everyone including my parents. Of course, I gave the excuse that I had a lot of homework to do. I told Landon that I would call him back two days ago and my phone has been off since. I know it's inconsiderate as his girlfriend to ghost him for two days but... I couldn't describe how crappy I feel to him. It'll be too much.
When I turn my phone on, many notifications pop up back-to-back and I audibly sigh. I put my head under my covers avoiding looking at anything. I try and ignore my pounding heart as my eyes stay closed but as soon as I'm almost calm there's a light knock on my window. I jump up in fear wondering why anyone would be at my window.
I pick up my phone to dial 911 and as soon as I unlock my phone Landon's name pops up on my screen. I quickly answer whispering hello.
"Alexandria... what's going on with you?"
"Someone's at my window and I'm really scared—"
"It's me! Let me in. you didn't come to the door." I let out a well needed breath and open my curtains seeing him stand in the snow. He's visibly upset and my heart sinks seeing the look on his face. I quickly unlock my window and let it up so he can climb in. his snow-covered boots quietly touch my floor, and the snow immediately melts touching the warm floor.
I step back onto my bed as he takes his boots, coat, and hat off. When he's done, he stands across the room with a frustrated look on his face. "What the hell? Glad to know you're okay Alexandria. You ignore my calls, my texts, my DMS... did I do something wrong? Did something happen?" He rambles on and I can feel everything building up; the pressure to look perfect for the project, thinking back to all of the negative comments, holding this secret of Chrestina's, and trying to sort out my feelings. I can feel my face scrunch up before I burst into tears unable to take holding it in anymore.
I cover my face embarrassed at the way I'm breaking down. I feel Landon's embrace and crumble from his touch. I feel him lift me up a bit and keeps me embraced as we both lay down. "I think I have an idea on what this is about, but no matter what is going on, I will sit here and hold you as long as you need me to, I promise." And that he did. I stopped crying shortly after he said it, but he still holds me after. I stay there as the room is quiet, he doesn't dare say a word and the atmosphere was comforting. Just being able to be held like this is a new experience and my heart feels full.
Comfort as my thoughts were overwhelming... that's all I needed. I take a seat on my bed tucking my feet under me.
"Alex baby, you need a break. Okay?" Landon holds my face in his and I sigh in defeat knowing he's right. I hadn't been this drawn into social media before and now that I am... the feeling sucks. Project Love Games is...draining.
"You're right." Is all I can say.
"I'm serious. We can cancel PLG right now and it'll all be over." He waves his arms, and my breath gets caught in my throat as I fight for the words to say.
"N—No, I'm fine." I avoid eye contact because I know I would crack if I did. Sometimes I feel as though if I end the project, it may somehow end things with Landon. I'm not ready because truth is... I enjoy exploring our relationship.
We laid there for hours as I keep my face buried in his chest. I unexpectedly fell asleep, and it was the best sleep I'd gotten in a long time.
I feel a tap on the small of my back, and I jump from the touch. "Whoa, it's just me." He looks down at me with a smirk on his face. "Didn't mean to scare you, just wanted to know if your parents would be home soon?"
"What time is it?"" I sleepily ask as I get back comfortable.
"11:59." He says simply.
"Seriously?" I exclaim. "What about your curfew? I don't want to get you in trouble." I start to panic but he quickly shakes his head.
"It's almost the new year, who cares?" He smiles at me, and I sigh as I look up at him. He pulls his phone out and holds it up pulling up a video. "Count down with me?" I look at the video seeing the countdown and join him as he starts to count.
"9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1" He kisses me, and I feel my heart skip a beat. A New Year Kiss, he waited all night with me to kiss me on the dot.
My first New Year kiss.
"Happy New Year Lan." I whisper.
"Happy New Year Dri." He kisses me once more and I smile up at him.
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